Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Yesterday was a banner day for StonehellDungeon. As is normal for a book that’s been on the market now for just
over two years, sales have slowed down. However, thanks to both the holiday
season and Lulu’s CyberMonday sale, I moved a lot of books yesterday. I’m very
thankful for that as I have my own spending to do this coming season and the
belt remains very, very tight here in the Curtis Tower. Lulu does not provide
information on who bought what and how many, so I can merely offer a blanket
and hearty “thank you” for everyone who bought a book, both yesterday or ever.

Lulu’s cybersale continues another day and if you want to
get in on the Stonehell
selling frenzy, you can use the code CYBERTUESDAY305 to save 30% off until November
30, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

From now until December 14th, 2011, enjoy a
savings of 25% on your purchase of Stonehell Dungeon: Down Night-Haunted Halls
or other fine books over at Lulu.com. Simply enter the code BYMYBOOK305 at
check-out to receive the discount. And even if you don’t buy something of mine,
help out the other fine OSR authors out there trying to make ends meet this
holiday season. Thanks!

Monday, November 21, 2011

I’m very pleased to announce that The Dungeon Alphabet is
heading for a third printing. Thanks to the interest of not only those who
pitch their tents in the OSR camp, but to gamers of all ages and stripes who
enjoy great art, useful tables, and low sticker prices, The Dungeon Alphabet
remains a commercial success. I’m very pleased that so many gamers have
embraced the book and consider it to be one of the better resources to have
come out of the OSR in recent years.

To mark the occasion of a third printing, Joseph Goodman and
I have been tossing around some ideas to make the next print run unique. But
before anything is decided on, we thought we’d see if the readers who made the
book a success had anything to say. So our question to you is “Readers, what
would you like to see in a third printing of Dungeon Alphabet?" Some
options are already on the table, but we’re interested in hearing from you
before we forge ahead. Please feel free to use the comments section to leave your input or drop me a line at the email addy listed to the right. Thanks!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I'm shilling again. Lulu.com is offering a Secret Sale from now until the end of November 18th. During this time, you can buy one book at the regular price and get a second for 50% off. You don't need to know the handshake needed to get this deal, but you will have to enter the code SECRET305 when you check out. You obviously need to order two book for the promotion to work and you can only use it once. Hope on over the Lulu.com, start here, and then fill in your OSR library with another great book from any of the numerous titles dedicated to this thing of ours.

Friday, November 4, 2011

As some of you know, legendary designer James Ward has been
dealing with health issues that have placed a severe financial burden on him
and his family. To that end, Jim’s friend and former TSR co-worker, Tim Kask,
has established Friends
of Starship Warden to help defray Jim’s medical expenses.

This past Tuesday, Jim underwent a “coronary procedure” that
turned into a triple bypass. As of tonight, Jim is in the ICU, recovering. Tim
Kask reports:

“This just in from Jim's friend: Just a
quick update on Jim as of now (Thur. evening)...he is still in ICU, but his
doctors feel he is doing well. The surgery went well -- he had several large
blockages which would almost certainly have caused a heart attack in the near
future had they gone unattended. When I saw him earlier today he was still a
bit groggy/drugged, but in great spirits and very appreciative of everyone’s
prayers and positive thoughts. Keep it up. At this point, he expects to be in
the hospital until Monday or so.”

Suffice to say, the operation was a costly
one that will add to Jim’s financial difficulties. For those of you wishing to
help Jim out and help pay back the man for the many hours of entertainment he’s
provided down the years, please consider visiting the Friends of Starship
Warden and making a donation to help Jim and his family pay down some of
medical bills.

Who's to Blame

Despite having never been a professional adventurer, Michael Curtis has nonetheless deciphered cryptic writings, handled ancient maps and texts, ridden both a camel and an elephant, fallen off a mountain, participated in a mystical rite, and discovered the resting places of lost treasures. He can be contacted at poleandrope @ gmaildotcom